ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East honours three winners of the Safety Recognition Awards 2026

Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East is proud to announce the winners of the Safety Recognition Awards 2026 today at its Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand.

The 2026 edition of the Awards continues to recognise airport operators' efforts in promoting effective safety culture and safety management through innovative and cost-effective solutions.

The theme of year is “Effective implementation of Runway Safety Team”.  The recognised airports stood out for their innovative solutions to address operational challenges and demonstrate operational resilience. 

The winners:

Diamond: Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore, India

Gold: Chubu Centrair International Airport, Nagoya, Japan

Silver: King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The awards were based on submissions, with the winners selected by a distinguished panel of judges comprising the Regional Directors of ICAO APAC Office, ICAO MID Office, and ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East. 

Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, said: "Aviation safety and efficiency are the bedrocks of our industry, a safe operation and runway management are equally critical to maintain the trust of travellers, especially in an increasingly complex operating environment. Airports across the region have demonstrated high standard of leadership and resilience to adapt to the evolving environment. I congratulate the winners for their commitment to safety excellence.”